Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D.

About

Llewellyn E. van Zyl, Ph.D., is a professor of positive psychology at the Optentia Research Unit within the North-West University and is attached to the Eindhoven University of Technology. His research is mainly concerned with understanding the factors that enhance mental health and well-being and how such can be developed through positive psychological interventions. In practical terms, his work aims to (a) assess and model the psychological mechanisms underpinning mental health and wellbeing (assessments), (b) how these states can be developed in a scientifically sound, sustainable, and cost-effective manner through digital channels (intervention content) and (c) aims to understand the elements underpinning effective intervention design (online intervention methodology). He has published over 100 articles, book chapters, and scientific books on various areas related to positive psychology and serves as the Co-Speciality Chief Editor for Frontiers in Psychology (Positive Psychology).

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